Energy Efficiency

Reply affidavit on behalf of the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) regarding state of groundwater in Haryana, 03/05/2025

Reply affidavit on behalf of the Central Ground Water Board in the matter of Suo Moto case titled "Haryana 60.48% groundwater over exploited Kurukshetra worst Jhajjar best says" appearing in the Tribune, January 8, 2025. The CGWA report, May 3, 2025 addresses the issue of groundwater exploitation and violation of …

French MNC EDF upbeat on India across renewables, nuclear, T&D sectors

To implement 5 million smart meter projects French power multinational EDF (Électricité de France) is upbeat on India across several areas including renewables, nuclear power, transmission and distribution systems, and smart grids. The company, which had bagged a mega project to deploy five million smart meters in Bihar and Andhra …

BHEL bags ₹100-cr order from NTPC to set up solar power plant

State-owned engineering firm BHEL on Sunday said it has bagged a ₹100 crore order from NTPC for setting up a 25 MW floating solar photovoltaic power plant at Simhadri in Andhra Pradesh. The plant will be set up on the raw water reservoir of NTPC’s Simhadri Thermal Power Plant, BHEL …

Economic Survey calls for coordinating body for resource efficiency

To push the agenda for resource efficiency, the Survey has asked for the formulation of a national policy on the same Shifting focus on sustainable development and infrastructure creation, the Economic Survey this year called for resource optimisation and energy efficiency. The Survey has suggested that India, like several countries …

No evidence to show buildings with glass facades utilise more energy, says Hardeep Singh Puri

The government Thursday said there is no evidence to show that buildings with glass facades utilise extra energy. The government Thursday said there is no evidence to show that buildings with glass facades utilise extra energy. Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri told the Lok Sabha that in …

‘Green building’ code will help conserve energy, says expert

Training on Energy Conservation Building Code-2017 held Highlighting that environment-friendly structures is the future of construction industry, Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) Associate Professor Rajkiran V. Bilolikar on Monday said the updated version of Energy Conservation Building Code -2017 (ECBC) provides for current and futuristic advancements in building technology …

Financing clean energy innovation: case for an Indian business demonstration facility

This feasibility study presents the structure and legal framework of a business design facility (the Facility) for clean energy projects in India. It addresses the urgent need for increasing the flow and affordability of private capital into clean energy markets in emerging economies. For this study, the CEEW Centre for …

Australian firm partners with Indian power company to develop India's first lithium refinery

Australian mining company Neometals has entered into a deal with Indian power conglomerate Manikaran Power to jointly fund a feasibility study to set up India's first lithium refinery. The refinery, if established, would process ore from the Mount Marion mine in Western Australia to produce battery-grade material for electric cars. …

Creating an energy efficient mortgage for Europe: the supporting role of the green building sector

The report Creating an Energy Efficient Mortgage for Europe: The Supporting Role of the Green Building Sector sets out roadmap for market development with potential to transform millions of buildings across Europe. In order to grow the market so that energy efficient mortgages will be made available to every borrower …

Renewables 2019: global status report

Global investment in renewable energy hit USD 288.9 billion in 2018, with the amount spent on new capacity far exceeding the financial backing for new fossil fuel power, according to new figures published. These numbers, produced by BloombergNEF (BNEF), are being published as part of REN21’s Renewables 2019 Global Status …

Accelerating energy efficiency progress in G20 economies

The International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC) has released a report on energy efficiency in G20 economies that presents an update on the G20 Energy Efficiency Leading Programme (EELP) and an overview of technical work undertaken during the year.The report titled, ‘Accelerating Energy Efficiency Progress in G20 Economies,’ was …

The future of cooling in China: delivering on action plans for sustainable air conditioning

The People’s Republic of China (hereafter “China”) had the fastest growth in space cooling energy consumption worldwide in the last two decades, driven by increasing income and growing demand for thermal comfort. This report explores the principal trends and challenges related to this rapid growth, looking into existing market developments, …

Solutions to integrate high shares of variable renewable energy

Reducing energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions is essential to rein in the rise of global temperatures. This report examines ways for G20 countries to decarbonise their electricity systems by integrating high shares of solar and wind power. Renewables and energy efficiency, boosted by electrification, could provide 90% of the necessary …

Mainstreaming energy efficiency investments in urban water and wastewater utilities

This guidance note presents an overview of the benefits of improving energy efficiency in urban water and wastewater utilities (WWUs). It defines the typical energy efficiency and load management measures and the process to identify and assess these measures. The note addresses some of the major considerations related to implementation …

Climate change and renewable energy: national policies and the role of communities, cities and regions

The transformation of the global energy system to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions requires engagement at all levels of society – from communities, regions and governments to numerous other stakeholders across the public and private sectors. This report examines ways for Group of Twenty (G20) countries to mobilise effective, meaningful …

Tracking SDG7: the energy progress report 2019

More than 150 million people are gaining access to electricity every year, reducing the ranks of those who live without power, but this is not enough to meet global development goals according says this new report by IEA, World Bank and IRENA and UN Statistics Division Tracking SDG7: The Energy …

World energy investment 2019

The International Energy Agency’s annual benchmark for tracking energy investment, World Energy Investment 2019 provides a full picture of today’s capital flows and what they might mean for tomorrow’s energy sector. It assesses whether the frameworks and strategies put in place by governments, the energy industry, and financial institutions are …

Long-term energy scenarios for the clean energy transition

The clean energy transition presents an unprecedented challenge for decision makers. Low-cost renewables, a smarter and more flexible power grid, and greater numbers of vehicles and other systems running on electricity require a forward-looking approach to energy planning. Long-term energy scenarios (LTES) can trigger productive policy debates and help to …

Consolidation of climate planning processes in the Energy Community Contracting Parties

The objective of this guidance document is to provide Contracting Parties of the Energy Community with a concise and simple guidance on how they could consolidate their multiple climate change and energy planning processes and international obligations into one single process, ensuring efficiency and alignment. Energy Community Contracting Parties –Albania, …

Consolidation of climate planning processes in the Energy Community Contracting Parties

The objective of this guidance document is to provide Contracting Parties of the Energy Community with a concise and simple guidance on how they could consolidate their multiple climate change and energy planning processes and international obligations into one single process, ensuring efficiency and alignment. Energy Community Contracting Parties –Albania, …

Net zero carbon buildings: a framework definition

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has developed a framework definition for net zero carbon buildings to provide the industry with clarity on how to achieve net zero carbon in construction and operation. The framework definition has been produced under UKGBC's own Advancing Net Zero programme, in line and inspired …

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